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HomeMy WebLinkAbout87 1022 minCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 22, 1987 PLAINVIEW COUNTRY CLUB 11:30 A.M. MINUTES The Plainview City Council met in Work Session on Thursday, October 22, 1987, at 11:30 a.m. at the Plainview Country Club with Mayor Ridlehuber presiding and the following Councilmembers present: Terry Clements, Bobby James, Barbara Dorman, Junior Brown, Don Dickson and Tom Aday. Absent was Councilman Alton Jackson. Staff present were: City Manager Jim Jeffers, Assistant City Attorney David Blackburn, Director of Municipal Services Mike McDonough, and Chief of Police Roy Osborne. COUNTY FIRE SUPPRESSION. City Manager Jim Jeffers announced that the City of Abernathy was the only City that had expressed a definite interest in participating in the County Wide Study Committee for Fire Suppression. The City of Hale Center indicated that they did not wish to participate and the City of Petersburg stated that they would reserve the final decision on participation until after the Committee has met. No response had been received from the City of Edmonson. The City Manager stated that he would be contacting Hale County Judge Bill Hollars and suggesting that the interested parties move forward through the appointment of two individuals by each entity wishing to participate in the Committee. The individuals who had requested the appointment of the Committee would also be given the opportunity to appoint representatives to the group. The City Manager also recommended that the City Council appointees be from the City Council. There being no objection the City Manager stated that he would proceed with notifying the appropriate authorities and the City Council was requested to begin giving thought as to who they would like to have on the Committee, with the City Manager recommending that the City Manager and the Fire Chief be appointed as ex-officio members. EMS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE. The City Manager submitted to the City Council for review the revised EMS proposed Franchise Ordinance as earlier forwarded to the Council on September 30, 1987. The Council was advised of the following major points: the City of Plainview Fire Department EMS would be the only entity allowed to provide emergency medical services on a regular basis; the private provider would be allowed to provide emergency services if while during a transfer the patient condition worsened enough to warrant upgrading to emergency - provide emergency transportation from a sporting event where the private provider has been asked to stand by - providing an emergency run from outside the City limits - providing emergency services if the Plainview Fire Department is unable to respond to a given situation; the Council was advised 1 of 5 that there may be some question as to the definition of a "emergency run" with the private provider earlier stating that they wish to continue to provide emergency service to a nursing home patient who may have fallen and broken their hip. In the ensuing discussion as to whether or not a fallen patient who may have a possible broken hip constituted an emergency, City Administration stated that that decision would be left up to the nursing home personnel making the request for ambulance service; Council was made aware that the annual permitting fees would be less than $100.00 based on the current number of ambulances that the private provider was utilizing; Council was reminded that the public hearing process for granting the franchise may result in numerous complaints from the public concerning the services provided by the City; City Administration advised that C±ty Staff could not back off the recommendation that the private provider, for vehicle insurance limits, must provide the maximum as called for in State Statutes; concerning attendan~ City Administration advised that the revised Ordinance called for an ECA to be the only required attendant; drivers must be certified in an approved Defensive Driving Course; request for emergency services directed through the private provider must be relayed on to the City of Plainview, which is currently being done in many instances; the private provider had earlier objected to the City not allowing the words "emergency medical services" or "EMS" to be on any vehicle which was not an emergency vehicle. The objection was later removed when the private provider changed their name; the Council was advised that the private provider had expressed mild disapproval of the City inspecting their EMS units on an annual basis; Council was advised that the rate for the private provider would be established by ordinance and by no means was it the intent of the City to require the private provider to charge as much as the City was. Councilman Aday moved that City Administration present the proposed revisions to the Private Provider and after said meeting to make arrangements for the Private Provider to meet with the City Council at a Work Session. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Clements and carried by a unanimous vote. BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. The City Council was presented with a list identifying a majority of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees with the individuals whose terms expired being underlined. The Council was advised that City Staff would proceed after the next Work Session with contacting all individuals whose terms expired, that the Council did not object to, requesting that they continue to serve on the various Boards, Commissions and Committees. The Council was also advised that the City was still short an appointee on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment. PLAYA LAKE 10TH & ENNIS. After a lengthy discussion Councilman James moved that City Staff study the feasibility of "opening up" the playa lake at 10th & Ennis for public fishing. Motion was 2 of 5 duly seconded by Councilman Clements and carried by a unanimous vote. After a lengthy discussion Councilman Brown moved that City Administration prepare an ordinance authorizing the expenditure of not more than $7,000.00 in Parks Improvement Funds in order to ~ rectify drainage and maintenance problems through the installation of concrete at the playa lake at 10th and Ennis. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Aday and carried by a unanimous vote. SWIMMING POOLS. The City Council was advised that the cost associated with capping the 16th Street swimming pool, in such a manner that it could be recovered in the future, was estimated for materials at $4,525.00. The cost for demolishing the Austin Heights Pool was zero since it could be done with in house labor. Since Councilman Jackson was absent the City Council deferred action on the Austin Heights Pool until his return. The Council was informed that the YMCA had been contacted in order to determine their level of interest in "leasing" the 16th Street Pool. CITY PARKS. After a brief discussion on an Ordinance restricting activities in the City Park such as golf, archery, swimming, motor biking, and model airplanes, Councilman Aday moved that City Staff move forward with placing such on the Agenda. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Clements and carried_by a unanimous vote. The City Council reviewed the proposed Agenda for the October 27, 1987, Meeting which was as follows: 1) INVOCATION 2) OPENING OF COUNCIL: This meeting of the Plainview City Council is being conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. 3) PUBLIC HEARING - 911-E Emergency Telephone System. 4) Consideration of Resolution No. R87-297 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas expressing support for Proposition 19 which would provide bonds for the Superconducting Super Collider." ALL MATTERS UNDER ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED ON A MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS OTHER THAN THE ASKING OF QUESTIONS FOR SIMPLE CLARIFICATION. ON OBJECTION BY ANY PARTY TO THE INCLUSION OF ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, THAT ITEM SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR. SUCH OBJECTION MAY BE RECORDED ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE TAKING OF A VOTE ON THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. ALL SUCH ITEMS SHALL BE CONSIDF~Rn INDIVIDUALLY IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE OBJECTED TO, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 3 of 5 5) CONSENT CALENDAR a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Consideration on second and final reading Ordinance No. 87-2724 entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing and allowing under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated~ Service Credits" in said system for service performed by qualifying members of such system who presently are in the employment of the City of Plainview; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; and establishing an effective date for such action." e) Consideration on second and final reading Ordinance No. 87-2723 entitled, "An Ordinance effecting participation of City employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System; granting the additional rights, credits and benefits authorized by Section 62.105, 64.202(f), 64.204, 64.405, 64.406 and 64.401 of Title ll0B, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas 1925, as amended by the 70th Legislature; and prescribing the effective date of this Ordinance." f) Consideration of Resolution No. R87-295 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas defining the terms and conditions for the allocation of $25,000.00 to the Plainview Industrial Foundation." g) Consideration on first reading Ordinance No. 87-2725 entitled, "An Ordinance amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Plainview City Code providing for a general penalty for certain offenses as such are defined by State Law." h) Consideration of Resolution No. R87-298 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas awarding a bid for six (6) police package vehicles for the Police Department." i) Consideration on first reading Ordinance No. 87-2726 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas amending / the 1987-1988 Budget through the appropriation of an additional/ $9,000.00 in expenses in the Emergency Medical Services Department." j) Consideration of Resolution No. R87-296 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas appointing a member to the Commission on Human Relations of the city of Plainview." -~ SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE. Mayor Ridlehuber advised that he had attended a Meeting of the SPS Steering Committee earlier in the 4 of 5 day and that it was the recommendation of the Committee that the various municipalities adopt an ordinance calling for the acceptance of a rate reduction because of changes in the Federal Income Tax Law. The City Council requested that City Staff move forward in this particular area in the development of an ordinance for consideration. MEETING PLACES. The City Council agreed that it was time to change meeting places with the first preference being K-Bob's Restaurant. There being no further business Councilman Aday moved that the Meeting be adjourned. Motion was duly seconded by Councilwoman Dorman. There being no further business Mayor Ridlehuber adjourned the Meeting at 1:00 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this the 27th day of October, 1987. ATTEST: 5 of 5